Director, Supply Chain Management (Supply Chain Manager)

What is the opportunity?

The Director of Supply Chain Management will coordinate, organize, and oversee all activities relating to procurement, inventory, shipping, equipment sales, and logistics to enhance global supply chain efficiency within the organization. This position will be responsible for developing strategic oversight and planning within the supply chain processes and procedures to ensure effective and timely availability of materials and equipment. This includes sourcing goods, receiving new materials, inventory management, assemblies production, equipment sales, logistics, and vehicle fleet management. This full-time position is located at Water Mission’s headquarters in North Charleston, South Carolina, and will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A successful Supply Chain Director will: 

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings. 
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.   
• Lead the activities of the Supply Chain Management department in the US and internationally.
• Directly manage supply chain staff in the US and indirectly oversee and support supply chain management within country programs and disaster response activities.
• Develop and revise departmental policies and procedures, as well as training materials, for US and international staff and evaluate results and performance.
• Maintain responsibility for the annual budget of the supply chain management department and ensure adherence to budget.
• Implement effective inventory management and supply chain practices to reduce costs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions caused by geopolitical factors and changes in regulation.
• Advise the CFO regarding compliance with customs laws in the organization’s countries.
• Collaborate with and maintain the relationships within cross-functional teams inside and outside the organization including finance, engineering, international staff, and strategic business partners.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and assess quality and delivery requirements.
• Stay informed of best practices and emerging trends within the supply chain environment.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What is required? 

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• At least 10 years’ experience in supply chain management, specifically logistics, warehouse, and procurement/purchasing.
• At least 7 years’ experience in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with supply chain management in an international humanitarian organization strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with WASH parts and assemblies, as well as OSHA standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds at times.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to travel internationally for 10 days at a time up to twice annually.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to constructively articulate ideas and feedback. 
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.